When the Boston Celtics (20-12) and Sacramento Kings (8-25) play at Golden 1 Center on Thursday at 10 p.m. ET, Derrick White is a player to watch.
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Celtics vs. Kings: Jan. 1 Viewing Options
- Game day: Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Game time: 10 p.m. ET
- TV channel: NBCS-BOS and NBCS-CA
- Location: Sacramento, California
- Arena: Golden 1 Center
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Celtics' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 47.3% | 13 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 44.8% | 3 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 43.8 | 19 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 42.4 | 8 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 11.4 | 1 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 13.9 | 17 |
Kings' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 46.1% | 20 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 49.7% | 30 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 41.0 | 26 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 46.4 | 26 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.9 | 14 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 14.3 | 13 |
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Celtics vs. Kings Top Players
Celtics
- Jaylen Brown puts up 29.5 points, 6.3 rebounds and 5.0 assists for the Celtics.
- Neemias Queta adds 10.0 points, 1.5 assists and 7.7 rebounds per contest, while Payton Pritchard contributes with 16.9 points, 5.2 assists and 4.5 rebounds per game.
- White is the top active three-point shooter for the Celtics, connecting on 3.3 per game.
- White averages 1.4 steals and 1.5 blocks per game.
Kings
- Russell Westbrook pours in 6.7 rebounds per game and 7.0 assists per game to go with the 14.5 points he racks up a contest.
- DeMar DeRozan's per-game averages this season are 18.5 points, 3.7 assists and 3.4 rebounds.
- Westbrook hits 1.9 treys per game.
- The Kings' defensive efforts get a boost from Westbrook (1.4 steals per game) and Keegan Murray (1.6 blocks per game).
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Celtics vs. Kings Injury Report
Celtics
Celtics:
Jayson Tatum: Out (Achilles),
Chris Boucher: Questionable (Personal)
Kings
Kings:
Zach LaVine: Out (Ankle),
Domantas Sabonis: Out (Knee)
Celtics' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/20/2025 | Raptors | W 112-96 | Away |
| 12/22/2025 | Pacers | W 103-95 | Home |
| 12/26/2025 | Pacers | W 140-122 | Away |
| 12/28/2025 | Trail Blazers | L 114-108 | Away |
| 12/30/2025 | Jazz | W 129-119 | Away |
| 1/1/2026 | Kings | - | Away |
| 1/3/2026 | Clippers | - | Away |
| 1/5/2026 | Bulls | - | Home |
| 1/7/2026 | Nuggets | - | Home |
| 1/9/2026 | Raptors | - | Home |
| 1/10/2026 | Spurs | - | Home |
Kings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/21/2025 | Rockets | W 125-124 | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | Pistons | L 136-127 | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Mavericks | W 113-107 | Home |
| 12/28/2025 | Lakers | L 125-101 | Away |
| 12/30/2025 | Clippers | L 131-90 | Away |
| 1/1/2026 | Celtics | - | Home |
| 1/2/2026 | Suns | - | Away |
| 1/4/2026 | Bucks | - | Home |
| 1/6/2026 | Mavericks | - | Home |
| 1/9/2026 | Warriors | - | Away |
| 1/11/2026 | Rockets | - | Home |
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